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    New global marketing head at Dickies

    2024-02-27T09:25:00Z

    Dickies, a VF Corp. brand, appointed Denise Anderson as VP, Global Marketing. Anderson joins from another VF Corp. brand, Smartwool, where she has spent the last 9 years in varying marketing and creative roles, including the last 4 years leading Global Brand Marketing and Creative Design. She has over 20 ...

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    Grant Knudson becomes president at Sun Mountain

    2024-01-23T16:54:00Z

    US manufacturer of golf equipment Sun Mountain Sports has brought on Grant Knudson as the President and Chief Brand Officer to lead the global commercial strategy focusing on sales, marketing and product innovation. With nearly 20 years of experience in the industry, Knudson joins from his previous role leading the ...

  • Beyond Yoga
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    Beyond Yoga announces leadership changes, prepares for expansion

    2024-01-22T16:25:00Z

    Michelle Wahler, the co-founder of Beyond Yoga, a Los Angeles-based athleisure apparel brand owned by Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.), announced that she will be stepping down as CEO. Nancy Green, former CEO and president of Athleta, will succeed her to support the brand’s continued growth and expansion within LS&Co.’s ...

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    Decathlon announces new leader for global marketing strategy

    2024-01-19T15:41:00Z

    Decathlon has promoted Erwan Soquet to Global Marketing Strategy Lead. He joined Decathlon in January 2020 as head of the company’s communications for France. Before Decathlon, Soquet worked for nine years at home improvement retailer Leroy Merlin, where he held leadership roles including Director of Communication Strategy, Director of Communications ...

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    Imperial Headwear appoints new National Sales Director

    2024-01-19T15:38:00Z

    Carl Montanye is the new National Sales Director for Imperial Headwear’s golf department. Montanye comes to the company after 15 years at Adidas Golf, where he was the Eastern US Regional Manager. Other than that, he has over 20 years of working with sales in major sports brands. “Carl is ...

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    Allbirds announces key executive appointments

    2024-01-19T08:13:00Z

    US-based sustainable footwear company Allbirds has filled two crucial executive leadership roles. Kelly Olmstead, formerly Senior Vice President of Brand & Marketing, has been elevated to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. With 25 years of experience in the sporting goods, footwear, and apparel industry, Olmstead brings a wealth of ...

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    Snipes USA CMO retires, successor already found

    2024-01-19T08:12:00Z

    Source: Snipes Dimitrios “Jimmy” Lessen Global sneaker and streetwear retailer Snipes announced the retirement of Brian Forde, Group Chief Merchandising Officer in the US, effective June 30, 2024. After 40 years in the sneaker industry, Forde is stepping down to begin his well-deserved retirement. Forde began his ...

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    Global Esports Federation unveils senior executive team

    2024-01-18T08:23:00Z

    Paul J. Foster, CEO of the Global Esports Federation (GEF), has announced a series of updates to the organizational structure as part of the introduction of the GEF 5.0 strategy for the 2024-2028 cycle. Each member of the executive team will lead a core GEF division: Rustam Aghasiyev, Chief ...

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    A review of pro golf’s pending big deal

    2024-01-17T15:11:00Z

    According to Front Office Sports, the CEOs of two major golf leagues are stepping down, namely Keith Pelley of the DP World Tour (the former European Tour) and Martin Slumbers of the R&A, the sport’s governing body in the UK and operator of the Open Championship. Pelley will be replaced ...

  • Erin Sprague, new CEO of POW
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    Sprague becomes new CEO of POW

    2024-01-17T15:11:00Z

    After unanimous board approval, POW’s previous Board Chair steps in to the role of the organization’s CEO.

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    Cheung named Global Creative Director at Lululemon

    2024-01-16T09:42:00Z

    Fashion Network reports that Lululemon has appointed Jonathan Cheung as its new Global Creative Director. In this role, Cheung will oversee the company’s design team and report directly to Chief Product Officer Sun Choe. Primarily, Cheung will be tasked with shaping Lululemon’s global strategy, with a specific focus on creating ...

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    Tyra takes over at Gildan ahead of schedule

    2024-01-15T16:41:00Z

    In an effort to avoid an impending proxy challenge by institutional investors supporting ousted CEO Glenn Chamandy, the Board of Directors of Canadian sportswear brand Gildan Activewear has accelerated the appointment of his successor, Vince Tyra. Instead of Feb. 12, as announced in December, Tyra has now taken over as ...

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    New Country Manager for POC in Switzerland

    2024-01-15T11:37:00Z

    Source: POC Jessica Negele POC, the Swedish manufacturer of ski and cycling helmets, goggles, protection and apparel, is optimizing its management structure in Switzerland. Jessica Negele, previously head of POC’s sales activities in Germany, has additionally taken over the position of Country Manager Switzerland on Jan. 1, ...

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    Campion to leave Nike after 17 years, joins UCLA

    2024-01-13T09:40:00Z

    Nike’s current Managing Director of Strategic Business Ventures, Andrew Campion, is planning to leave the company on April 5, according to a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Campion, who has worked at Nike for 17 years, stepped into this very role in May last year. ...

  • Under Armour
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    New CPO, President of Americas at Under Armour

    2024-01-13T09:34:00Z

    Under Armour (UA) has appointed Yassine Saidi as Chief Product Officer and Kara Trent, the current Managing Director for the company’s EMEA region, as President of the Americas. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Saidi has previously held positions at both Adidas and Puma. According to UA, he brings ...

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    Guy Kinnings to replace Keith Pelley as new European Tour group CEO

    2024-01-12T16:47:00Z

    Keith Pelley has announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of the European Tour group after almost nine years in the role. He will return to Toronto, his home city, to become president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), one of the world’s leading sports ...

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    K-Swiss appoints Andrew Richard as VP of Lifestyle

    2024-01-12T14:51:00Z

    Source: K-Swiss Andrew Richard K-Swiss has appointed industry veteran Andrew Richard as Vice President of Lifestyle, a newly created role. Most recently, Richard served as VP / GM of North America at FootBalance System, where he helped the company build and expand the distribution of its 3D ...

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    Founder of Snipes steps down as CEO

    2024-01-12T14:27:00Z

    Sven Voth, the founder of sneaker specialist Snipes SE, is handing over his position as CEO to Dennis Schröder, who has been the company’s General Manager since April 2023. Schröder will immediately assume responsibility for the business of the internationally operating sneaker and streetwear retailer. Voth will remain with the ...

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    Fila launches Fila+, appoints Lev Tanju as Creative Director

    2024-01-12T14:25:00Z

    Source: Fila Introducing Fila+ with Lev Tanju at the creative forefront Fila is stepping into a new era with the launch of Fila+, a brand-new line aimed at weaving the company’s rich history into a modern design. Leading this ambitious project is London-based creative force Lev Tanju, ...

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    Rothy’s with new CEO and President

    2024-01-12T08:53:00Z

    Jenny Ming, who has been a member of the Rothy’s Board since 2022, has been appointed CEO of the sustainable footwear and accessories manufacturer, while current COO and CFO Dayna Quanbeck will also take on the role of President. Co-founders Stephen Hawthornthwaite, the previous CEO, and Roth Martin, the previous ...